Supervising Social Worker I/II (Extra Help & Full Time)
Supervising Social Worker I/II (Extra Help & Full Time)
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Social Worker Supervisor II Under general direction the Social Worker Supervisor II plans organizes and directs the work of social service staff providing the most advanced social services; and performs other related work as assigned.
Social Worker Supervisor II requires a Masters degree. Incumbents supervise a unit of caseworkers in specific programs identified as having a high proportion of complex and sensitive casework needs and are usually assigned to programs or staff positions that require extensive casework knowledge. Some positions in larger departments may be assigned full time in-service training and staff development duties.
Social Worker Supervisor II differs from Social Worker Supervisor I in that the former requires a Masters degree and is responsible for supervising and training Social Worker IVs. Social Worker Supervisor II is distinguished from Program Manager in that the latter is generally responsible for administering a program rather than supervising a unit.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED
Social Worker Supervisor II receives direction from a Program Manager or other management level classification. Social Worker Supervisor II incumbents provide direct supervision to lower level Social Workers including Social Worker IVs.
Social Worker Supervisor I (Bi-Weekly)
$2428.17 - $3446.87
Social Worker Supervisor II (Bi-Weekly)
$2648.80 - $3936.00Examples of Duties
- Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans assigns directs mentors coaches and reviews the work of employees providing the most advanced or complex casework such as adoptions and protective services; maybe required to work or supervise on-call
- Consults with and guides social workers in providing counseling support and guidance to clients with complex or specialized needs
- Reviews and approves forms applications court reports placements reports of abuse and other documents to verify information or determine proper course of action; reassesses and modifies case plans
- May testify in court; supports witnesses and victims who must testify in court
- Selects trains evaluates and disciplines subordinate staff
- Documents and addresses clients concerns and complaints
- Assists in the development of community resources for all programs
- Assists and participates in the development of in-service training and staff development programs
- Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures
- Represents the social services department at conferences and addresses community groups
- Discusses or interprets regulations rules policies and programs to clients applicants staff and the general public
- Facilitates communication between staff and management; communicates department expectations and activities policy changes and regulatory changes; evaluates and recommends service delivery improvements
- Provides social services for sensitive or confidential cases in the absence of assigned social workers or to meet workload demands
- Participates or intercedes in interviews to defuse hostile or angry clients; obtains information on personal issues in difficult or emotional situations; explains decisions or recommendations to clients and family members
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and trust with staff clients family members community organizations and the public; collaborates with service providers; facilitates a work environment favoring teamwork collaboration and mutual respect
- Provides peer support for coworkers facing case related stress
- Maintains written chronological narrative reflecting personal or other contacts with the client and reasons for the social workers actions; prepares and maintains case records and databases; communicates decisions timelines recommendations and case plans to clients families and service providers
- May direct research studies and prepare reports
- Enters and retrieves information from an automated computer system; researches information using the Internet and computer resources.
- Develops and prepares court reports case plans case narratives and safety plans in automated computer systems
- Authorizes the provision of social and employment services through the department provides services and makes referrals to other agency staff and community agencies.
- Receives approves and prepares correspondence and reports
- Ensures all services are delivered in a respectful culturally sensitive and appropriate manner and
- Maintains confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
- Performs related duties as assigned
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of supervision training mentoring motivating casework consultation and peer counseling
- Principles and practices of organization workload management and time management
- Principles and practices of note taking report writing and English composition grammar punctuation and spelling
- Functions of public social services agencies and the principles of public social service administration
- Social research methods
- Laws rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the role and responsibilities of a social worker
- Medical legal economic and social management needs of individuals and families with special medical needs such as HIV disease drug dependency the medically fragile child Alzheimers and the terminally ill
- Strategies and protocols surrounding crisis intervention techniques such as voice modulation and assessing the potential for suicide
- Psychopathology the different types of mental illness diagnoses how mental illness affects human behavior and mental health services and treatments utilized by clients
- Signs stages and dynamics of abuse and the effects of abuse on child/adult development and behavior
- Signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug use/abuse in adults and children and the effects on families
- Standards for maintaining clients safely in the home; options for placement; effects of removing clients from unsafe situations
- Principles and methodologies of research analysis problem solving and decision making
- Principles methods and resources in the field of public health mental hygiene education correction and rehabilitation as they relate to public social service
- Techniques of supervision training and casework consultation
- Computers software and Internet research
- Principles of community organization
- Resources available in the community for referral or utilization in employment or social service programs
Ability to:- Exercise sound judgment when organizing directing and prioritizing unit activities
- Select train coach supervise evaluate and discipline subordinate staff
- Mentor counsel and collaborate with staff and foster an environment of teamwork mutual respect and professionalism
- Classify case problems and evaluate the effectiveness of effort in solving problems.
- Apply effective interpersonal and interviewing skills
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff clients and outside organizations
- Make oral and written presentations clearly and concisely
- Analyze a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legal standards and/or county regulations
- Recognize signs of abuse for children elderly and dependent adults; assess risk factors and potential dangers to clients
- Act effectively in stressful situations
- Interact professionally and respectfully with clients including difficult hostile or distressed clients
- Respect cultural differences
- Use computers and related software packages
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment including repetitive hand and arm motions.
- Frequent use of hand-eye coordination
- Frequently sit for extended periods
- Occasionally operate a motor vehicle
- Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data interpret policies procedures and regulations develop appropriate conclusions and prepare reports.
- Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
- Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Establish implement and achieve goals and objectives.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations; performs all duties in conformance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
- Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
- Make presentations.
- Train evaluate and supervise staff.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Minimum Qualifications
- Social Worker Supervisor IPattern 1: Three (3) years of full-time experience performing journey level social work case management duties* in a Social Worker II classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county;
(Substitution: One year of graduate work in social work or counseling may substitute for one year of the required experience.)ORPattern 2: One (1) year of full-time experience performing advanced journey level social work case management duties in a Social Worker III classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county.
ORPattern 3: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties.
*Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management such as: assessment evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services.
Social Worker Supervisor II(According to Division 31 ChapterChild Welfare Services Manual counties that do not meet the staffing requirements for emergency response and family maintenance services may contact CDDSS regarding a possible waiver).
Pattern 1: Two (2) years of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker III in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county;ANDA masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a masters degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.*ORPattern 2: One (1) year of full-time experience performing duties of the Social Worker IV classification in an Interagency Merit System (IMS) county; ANDA masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a masters degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.*
ORPattern 3: Four (4) years of full-time experience performing social work case management duties;**ANDA masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university or a Masters degree from an accredited two (2) year counseling program.*
*Qualifying masters degrees include: Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Counseling Mental Health Counseling Addiction Counseling Gerontology and Counseling Psychology. Completion of all of the requirements for a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license program may be substituted upon submission of verifying proof.
**Qualifying social work case management includes direct case work management such as: assessment evaluation; conducting investigations of abuse and neglect; preparing court reports; responsibility for a long term caseload monitoring compliance through home calls and other personal contact; collaboration with other agencies and linking clients to resources and programs; development of a case plan modification of case plans as needed/required; and authority to impose sanctions or implement actions that impact services. Supplemental Information
- TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION WEIGHTED 100%
The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidates knowledge skill abilities and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a order to obtain a position on the eligible list candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.
Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION
A departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Merced. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.
RETEST PERIOD
Once you have taken the examination you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.
SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS
Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability military or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements please contact CalHR ator upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical military school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.
If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.
General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity initiative dependability good judgement the ability to work cooperatively with others and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process a background investigation may be required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all regardless of age ancestry color disability (mental and physical) exercising the right to family care and medical leave gender gender expression gender identity genetic information marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin political affiliation race religious creed sex (includes pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions) and sexual orientation.
DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Some positions in this classification may require possession of a California drivers license. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California drivers license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
ABOUT MERCED COUNTY
Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite has a population of approximately 81102 yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities. Merceds revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the states heritage. It is a peaceful quiet and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College.
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